Return of the Saint (1978)
Synopsis
Follow the swashbuckling exploits of Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood of sorts.
Creator
Robert S. Baker
Network
ITV1
Episodes
The Judas Game
Simon decides to rescue a British agent, whom he was once romantically involved with, who has been kidnapped and is being held by terrorists in the Alps.
The Nightmare Man
Simon aids an Italian woman who has had a vision of her husband's death.
Duel in Venice
The daughter of one of Simon's friends is kidnapped in order to lure Simon into a trap.
One Black September
Simon joins forces with an Israeli agent in order to track down and capture an Arab terrorist who is on the loose in London.
The Village That Sold Its Soul
A murder investigation brings Simon to a remote Italian village, which is ruled by a psychotic aristocrat.
Assault Force
After saving the life of a young girl, Simon finds himself pitted against the secret police of a Southeast Asian country.
Yesterday's Hero
Simon accidentally becomes involved in a British intelligence operation, after he spots a man believed to be dead.
The Poppy Chain
Simon infiltrates a drug ring that is being run by a mysterious man known only as `The Gent'.
The Arrangement
Two women decide that the best way to end their marital problems is to have Simon kill their husbands.
The Armageddon Alternative
A man seeking revenge threatens to blow up London unless a sculptress is publicly executed.
The Imprudent Professor
Simon sets out to stop a scientist from selling out to a foreign power, after two young women ask for Simon's help in getting him to defect.
Signal Stop
No one will believe a former mental patient who claims to have seen a murder through the window while a passenger on a train.
The Roman Touch
Simon comes to the aid of a successful pop singer whose record producer is driving her too hard.
Tower Bridge Is Falling Down
A woman asks Simon for help in proving that her father was murdered by his business partner when he found out the man was cheating him.
The Debt Collectors
Simon comes to the aid of a woman trying to rescue her brother from drug smugglers.
Collision Course: The Brave Goose (1)
Simon's investigation of a power boat accident which killed two wealthy men, leaving one's wife a penniless widow, leads him to the stash from an old gold robbery.
Collision Course: The Sixth Man (2)
Simon's investigation of a power boat accident which killed two wealthy men, leaving one's wife a penniless widow, leads him to the stash from an old gold robbery.
Hot Run
While on holiday in the Italian Alps, Simon's ski instructor asks Simon for help in finding her brother's murderer.
Murder Cartel
Simon discovers that a company that commits assassinations for money is behind the attempt on a despised oil sheik's life.
The Obono Affair
Simon is reluctant to help a tyrannical African president whose son has been kidnapped- while visiting in London.
Vicious Circle
Simon suspects murder when a retired race car driver is killed in an auto accident.
Dragonseed
Simon suspects that a helicopter accident which killed a millionaire's son was no accident and sets out to prove it.
Appointment in Florence
Simon sets out to avenge the death of a friend who was killed by terrorists in Florence.
The Diplomat's Daughter
Simon helps a woman rescue her brother who is being held by drug smugglers.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Return of the Saint
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
24